US3106757A
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Clamp structure for metal bands
Assignee: Republic Industrial Corp
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Filing: 1961-10-04
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1981-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond L Thurston
- 👤 Howard M Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/02; F16L33/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1478
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A CLAMPED ARTICLE AND CLAMPING BAND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ARTICLE AND A CLOSED CLAMPING AND OF STRIP METAL HAVING A BAND PORTION THAT IS CLAMPED UNDER TENSION ABOUT SAID ARTICLE AND A CLAMPING AND TENSIONING LOOP FORMED ON THE BAND PORTION; SAID CLAMPING AND TENSIONING LOOP BEING OF A KEYSTONE SHAPE FORMED BY (A) TWO STRAIGHT SIDE OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL LENGTH WHICH DIVERGE GENERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BAND PORTION ALONG PLANES HAVING AN OBTUSE INCLUDED ANGLE, SAID STRAIGHT SIDES HAVING PARALLEL INNER ENDS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OVER THE WIDTH OF THE BAND IN SPACED APART RELATION; (B) A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN PARALLEL OUTER ENDS OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES, SAID BRIDGE PORTION HAVING A LENGTH (BETWEEN THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES) THAT IS AT LEAST
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A CLAMPED ARTICLE AND CLAMPING BAND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ARTICLE AND A CLOSED CLAMPING AND OF STRIP METAL HAVING A BAND PORTION THAT IS CLAMPED UNDER TENSION ABOUT SAID ARTICLE AND A CLAMPING AND TENSIONING LOOP FORMED ON THE BAND PORTION; SAID CLAMPING AND TENSIONING LOOP BEING OF A KEYSTONE SHAPE FORMED BY (A) TWO STRAIGHT SIDE OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL LENGTH WHICH DIVERGE GENERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BAND PORTION ALONG PLANES HAVING AN OBTUSE INCLUDED ANGLE, SAID STRAIGHT SIDES HAVING PARALLEL INNER ENDS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OVER THE WIDTH OF THE BAND IN SPACED APART RELATION; (B) A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT, CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN PARALLEL OUTER ENDS OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES, SAID BRIDGE PORTION HAVING A LENGTH (BETWEEN THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID STRAIGHT SIDES) THAT IS AT LEAST
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |